spirits whiskey
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Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt
Islay, Scotland
About this product
Lagavulin 16 Year Old is the benchmark peated Scotch whisky and arguably the finest standard-range expression produced in Scotland. It balances Islay's peat smoke with 16 years of exceptional cask development — the wood tames the raw phenolic edge and develops dried fruit, dark chocolate, and a rich oak sweetness that complements rather than competes with the smoke. The result is a whisky of extraordinary complexity and elegance: smoky but refined, powerful but balanced. Consistently 95-98 points globally; regularly named in 'Best Scotch Whisky' lists. Featured in the Diageo Special Releases as a 12 Year Old Cask Strength annually.
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colourDeep amber-mahogany
noseComplex and refined — peat smoke, dried fruit, dark chocolate, leather, sea salt
palateFull and elegant — smoke, dark fruit, chocolate, sea salt, long and complex
finishExtraordinary length — smoke, dried fruit, and leather persist for minutes
Service
notesThe definitive after-dinner Islay whisky. Pairs exceptionally with smoked meat, oysters, and dark chocolate. Allow 10+ minutes in the glass.
glasswareGlencairn
serve tempNeat
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Complex and refined — peat smoke, dried fruit, dark chocolate, leather, sea salt
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Pairings
complement
casual
Lagavulin 16's dry complex smoke bridges the Loch Fyne mussels; the whisky cream uses the same Islay tradition
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main
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Lagavulin 16's deep Islay smoke bridges the smoked black pudding Scotch egg; a complex Islay for a complex pub classic
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cheese
Lagavulin 16's elegant peat bridges the aged smoked Cheddar; an Islay classic for a smoked Scottish cheese classic
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cheese
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Seafood sashimi
Lagavulin 16's peat smoke, sea salt, and maritime character finds its culinary equivalent in smoked scallops — the Islay terroir pairing where whisky and food share the same smoky, oceanic origin.
classic
starter
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game
Lagavulin 16's power and smoke bridges the venison haggis; an iconic Islay malt for Scotland's most iconic dish
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main
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Lagavulin 16 in the cream creates a Cullen skink that speaks entirely of Scottish smoke; a definitive pairing of place
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Lagavulin 16's maritime depth bridges the Orkney crab; the Islay smoke in the mayonnaise creates a direct flavour link
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starter